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enCisse weighing up offers from USA, India and PolandDjibril Cisse could be set to follow in the footsteps of former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard and head to MLS.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/cisse-weighing-offers-usa-india-and-poland
Former France international Djibril Cisse could be on his way to MLS, with the striker claiming playing in the United States "would be cool".
Cisse has not started a Ligue 1 game for Bastia this season, with the 33-year-old struggling with a hip injury, but he remains hopeful of prolonging his career.
The flamboyant forward, who started out at Auxerre and has played for nine other clubs, has received offers to play around the world.
"Clubs still think of me. There are a lot of offers from the USA. India too," Cisse told France Football.
"I have two or three things in Poland and some which are a little funky, but the USA would be cool."
Cisse has only played seven league matches for Bastia in 2014-15, while he has also failed to score in Ligue 1.
The striker did play three games in Bastia's run to the Coupe de la Ligue final, though, netting three goals, but he remains adamant this season has been his worst.
"The cartilage in my hip is very, very worn, so it rubs. It is a wound that began in April 2014," Cisse said.
"At the beginning, I had pain in the groin and into the upper buttock. I have a sharp pain in the hip. Sometimes it radiates to my knee a little. I'm not there banging my head against the walls but it's just enough to be annoying."
But having been told by doctors that his career was over, Cisse wants to keep playing.
Apart from Auxerre and Bastia, Cisse has also played for Liverpool, Marseille, Sunderland, Panathinaikos, Lazio, QPR, Al Gharafa and Kuban Krasnodar.
Cisse scored nine goals in 41 appearances for France.news_articleFri, 22 May 2015 06:41:09 +0000Anonymous392368 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comCisse targets France recall after Bastia moveDjibril Cisse is hoping his move to Bastia can help him fight his way back into the French national team.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/cisse-targets-france-recall-after-bastia-move
Cisse, who signed for the Corsican outfit after ending his contract at Russian club Kuban Krasnodar, has 41 caps for his country, but has not featured on the international stage since coming on as a substitute in a 3-0 victory over Albania in October 2011.
But the 32-year-old has not given up hope of forcing his way back into national coach Didier Deshamps' plans ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
"I have an objective and everyone knows what it is," he said. "I love Les Bleus and I will do all I can to rejoin them."
However, Cisse insisted his first task was to help Bastia climb into the top half of Ligue 1.
"I'm very happy to be here," he continued. "I'm ambitious. We have what it takes to be in the top 10. That's a completely reasonable and achievable goal.
"What's more, we have several players who can supply me with great passes - that was a key factor in my deciding to come here."
Cisse currently has 94 goals to his name in the French top flight from spells at Auxerre and Marseille, and the chance to reach 100 is something the well-travelled forward is looking forward to.
"To be honest, bagging my 100th Ligue 1 goal is very important to me," he remarked.
"I remember that when I was young, I would watch my big brother Abou play in Ligue 1 and hope that one day I would be able to score just one goal, so being in a position to score my 100th is a source of pride and I can't wait to do it."
Bastia currently 13th in Ligue 1 and are on a winless run of four in the competition.
news_articleThu, 02 Jan 2014 13:23:46 +0000Anonymous100023 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comBastia agree Cisse deal subject to medicalBastia have confirmed the signing of France international striker Djibril Cisse on a free transfer subject to a medical.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/bastia-agree-cisse-deal-subject-medical
Cisse joined Kuban Krasnodar from QPR in July after the English club's relegation from the Premier League, but will return to Ligue 1 after terminating his contract with the Russian outfit.
The 32-year-old is set to put to pen to paper on an 18-month deal with the Corsican club, who are winless in their last four Ligue 1 games.
A statement on Bastia's official website read: "After termination of his contract with the Russian club Kuban Krasnodar on the eve of the opening of the winter transfer window, the Sporting Club Bastia is pleased to announce the arrival of Djibril Cisse.
"The French international striker will undergo a medical on Wednesday January 1 at 10:00am (local time) and will sign an 18-month contract."
Cisse - a UEFA Champions League winner with Liverpool who also enjoyed spells with Marseille, Panathinaikos and Lazio - made 25 appearances for Kuban, scoring five goals.
Bastia sit 13th in Ligue 1 ahead of the resumption of the season, which will see Frederic Hantz's men face Evian in the Coupe de France on January 5 before travelling to Valenciennes in the league six days later.
news_articleTue, 31 Dec 2013 15:33:01 +0000Anonymous99403 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comCisse: I can make the difference at BastiaDjibril Cisse feels he could propel Bastia up the Ligue 1 table if he were to make the move from Kuban Krasnodar.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/cisse-i-can-make-difference-bastia
The 32-year-old striker has been linked with a return to his homeland, with Bastia and Montpellier both reported as potential suitors.
Cisse has already stated his belief that a successful spell in France could see him return to the international squad, having last played in October 2011.
As well as preferring a move to Bastia, Cisse is confident he can make an instant impact at the Ligue 1 club, who are currently 13th.
What attracts me to Bastia is that they have very creative environment and (style of) play, he told Yahoo Sport.
But it is true that they may lack a scorer, scoring a few more goals to snatch the points that can make the difference.
With the fervour and the team there is, I think Ill feel good in Bastia and do a little more than six months. I think there are great things to do there.
It is important for me to return to France because Im on 94 Ligue 1 goals, (and to) reach 100 goals in Ligue 1 would be something beautiful.
Cisse began his career in France, playing for Auxerre before returning to Marseille in 2007 via Liverpool. He joined Russian Premier League sideKuban Krasnodar from QPR in July and has scored four goals in 15 league appearances this season.
news_articleFri, 27 Dec 2013 08:54:16 +0000Anonymous98037 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comCisse revels in late leveller at SwanseaKuban Krasnodar striker Djibril Cisse felt his side deserved their point in Thursdays 1-1 UEFA Europa League draw with Swansea City.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/cisse-revels-late-leveller-swansea
Cisse earned his side a draw with an injury-time penalty in the Group A fixture, cancelling out Michu's 68th-minute strike at the Liberty Stadium.
The Russian Premier League outfit played well during the match and were well worth their point, with Cisse insisting he did not feel the pressure before scoring the spot-kick.
"(To take an injury-time penalty) … that's a delight for strikers. Sometimes you have one chance and you have to score," Cisse told ITV.
"Even if it is in the 95th minute, you have to score. That's your job. I didn't feel no pressure. I just had to put the ball in the net.
"We don't have big names in the team but we play some really good football. We showed that tonight.
"We are going to back home with at least one point and we are not going to do a five-hour flight with nothing."
The former Liverpool and QPR striker believes the result has kept Kuban's hopes of progressing from the group stage alive.
Kuban have won just one point from their three matches, with Cisse's goal the only one they have scored.
But with a home fixture against Swansea to come next month, the French forward is confident.
"They are going to have a really difficult game in our field," Cisse said.
"Now we are back in the game and we know if we manage to win at home, we are still in the race for qualification. It is going to be really tough for them (Swansea)."
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